## Four killed in Stockton family gathering shooting
Four people were killed and 10 others wounded in a shooting during a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, California, on Saturday evening, November 29. Local authorities described the attack as a likely targeted incident and confirmed that both children and adults were among the victims.
## Key facts of the incident
- The shooting occurred shortly before 6:00 pm local time in Stockton, a city in northern California, northeast of San Francisco.
- The event was a family celebration, reported as a child’s birthday party held inside a banquet hall/restaurant.
- In total, 14 people were shot, of whom four died and 10 were injured.
- Victims ranged from juveniles to adults and were transported to local hospitals; the conditions of the injured have not been fully disclosed.
## Police statements and investigation
San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Heather Brent said that information remained limited but confirmed that the gathering was a family event inside a banquet hall. She emphasized that investigators were still examining all possibilities, with early indications pointing to a targeted incident.
Authorities stated that detectives were working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting and called on the public for assistance. They urged anyone with information, video recordings, or who witnessed any part of the attack to contact the sheriff’s office immediately.
## Suspect and official reaction
- As of the latest reports, the suspected shooter had not been arrested, and the investigation remained active.
- The incident prompted a major response involving local law enforcement and other agencies, with a manhunt under way.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed on what state officials characterized as a horrific tragedy.
## Broader context of gun violence
This attack occurred in a year marked by hundreds of mass shootings in the United States, including the Stockton incident. The Gun Violence Archive records hundreds of such events nationwide, underscoring the persistent scale of firearm-related violence.
> “We have 14 victims of this shooting. Four of those are deceased. Early indications suggest that this may be a targeted incident. Investigators are exploring all possibilities at this time.”
### Author’s summary
A family birthday celebration in Stockton turned into a deadly mass shooting, leaving four dead, ten injured, and a community searching for answers as investigators pursue what appears to be a targeted attack.
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Le Monde.fr — 2025-11-30